Foundation Herd – Bryant–Cardenas Red Brahmans
At Bryant–Cardenas Red Brahmans, we believe that the strength of any program begins with its foundation females. Each female in our herd carries decades of proven genetics and represents a carefully built plan to advance the Red Brahman breed with fertility, maternal strength, performance, and eye appeal.
Pedigree Power & Legendary Sires
+Mr. 3X “He’s Got The Look” 40/2 – An icon remembered for his balance, style, and influence across generations.
Mr. 3X “Look Out” 30/2 – Known for stamping progeny with breed character and phenotype admired in show and pasture.
Mr. 3X “The Herd Bull” 20/3 – Producer of growth and muscle, anchoring programs with functional, powerful offspring. Grandsire of +BB Mr Sting-Ray 10/0.
+Mr. 3H X-Ray 825 (co-owned with Larry Janssen & Dinah Weil) – A global legend admired for structural correctness, fertility, and consistency.
+BB Mr. Sting-Ray 10/0 – Renowned for muscle expression, depth, and capacity, transmitting strength through every calf.
+BB Bronson 299/3 – One of the most influential sires of modern times, adding bone, capacity, and growth worldwide. Promoted to fame by Moreno Ranches.
Genetic Profile & Outlook
Fertility – Strong Calving Ease (CED) and Scrotal Circumference (SC) values ensure reproductive efficiency.
Carcass Merit – Elite Ribeye Area (REA) and Marbling (MB) indicators strengthen beef value.
Maternal Strength – Exceptional Milk (MK) and $Queen Index highlight donor and maternal potential.
Growth Balance – Weaning (WW) and Yearling (YW) weights deliver power without extremes, ensuring longevity.
Phenotype – Feminine heifers and donor cows with rib depth, balance, and maternal softness.
Outlook – Sound, correct cattle designed to thrive in both seedstock and commercial environments.
The Future of Our Female Program
Through embryo transfer, artificial insemination, and disciplined selection, we continue building a female base that reflects the best of our sires while pushing the Red Brahman breed forward.
At Bryant–Cardenas Red Brahmans, our foundation herd is more than cattle—it is a living legacy of legendary sires and a vision for the future of Red Brahmans.
